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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, p. 84-95.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rosencrantz's observation about Hamlet?
(a) That the problem is more than Hamlet's father's death.
(b) That Hamlet is suffering from amnesia.
(c) That hamlet is just play acting.
(d) That Hamlet just like to be the center of attention.

2. To shouts of "The King rises...Give o'er the play!" and cries for Lights, lights, lights!" how do the lights come up?
(a) As moonlight
(b) As sunrise
(c) As late afternoon
(d) As twinkling candles

3. Of what does Guildenstern say they can be sure?
(a) That they will make a lot of money this time.
(b) That the only beginnings and endings are birth and death.
(c) That Hamlet will confide in them.
(d) That they will be at home by nightfall.

4. What is the Player's apology to Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?
(a) He says that he had mistaken them for bawdy actors.
(b) He says that he was desparate to make money so they could eat.
(c) He says that they should have seen his troupe in better times.
(d) He says that he had only been joking with them just for the fun of it.

5. What is the source of the sounds Rosencrantz had heard?
(a) Six milkmaids heading for the market
(b) Six "Tragedians" or traveling actors, musicians, and their leader
(c) Six men on white horses with bells
(d) Six travellers who claim they saw a unicorn

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Guildenstern mean when he says he is afraid, too?

2. What are Guildenstern's suggestions for him and Rosencrantz in this strange situation?

3. Who do the two dead spies on stage turn out to be?

4. What does the Player try to explain to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

5. How is it obvious that the two men have been playing the gambling game for a long time?

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